December 6 in History
December 6 is the birthday of Katseye (2007) and the anniversary of the death of Maggie Tabberer (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for December 6, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Hasan al-Askari, Arabian 11th of the Twelve Imams was born in 846, while Saint Nicholas, Greek bishop and saint died in 343.
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Famous people born on December 6
Famous people who died on December 6
2024
Maggie Tabberer (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian model and television presenter (1936–2024)
What happened on December 6
- 2017
Donald Trump's administration officially announces the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
Venezuelan parliamentary election: For the first time in 17 years, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela loses its majority in parliament.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
NASA reveals photographs taken by Mars Global Surveyor suggesting the presence of liquid water on Mars.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
An Iranian Air Force C-130 military transport aircraft crashes into a ten-floor apartment building in a residential area of Tehran, killing all 94 on board and 12 more on the ground.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, Inc.: The Recording Industry Association of America sues the peer-to-peer file-sharing service Napster, alleging copyright infringement.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
in Venezuela, Hugo Chávez is victorious in presidential elections.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
The United States Food and Drug Administration approves Saquinavir, the first protease inhibitor to treat HIV/AIDS. Within 2 years of its approval, annual deaths from AIDS in the United States fall from over 50,000 to approximately 18,000.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
The Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, India, is demolished, leading to widespread riots causing the death of over 1,500 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Yugoslav Wars: In Croatia, forces of the Serb-dominated Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) heaviest bombardment of Dubrovnik during a siege of seven months.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
A military jet of the Italian Air Force, abandoned by its pilot after an on-board fire, crashed into a high school near Bologna, Italy, killing 12 students and injuring 88 other people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
The École Polytechnique massacre (or Montreal Massacre): Marc Lépine, an anti-feminist gunman, murders 14 young women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1982
The Troubles: The Irish National Liberation Army bombs a pub frequented by British soldiers in Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, killing eleven soldiers and six civilians.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
Spain ratifies the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in a referendum.
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South Africa grants independence to Bophuthatswana, although it is not recognized by any other country.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1975
The Troubles: Fleeing from the police, a Provisional IRA unit takes a British couple hostage in their flat on Balcombe Street, London, beginning a six-day siege.
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Editor's picks
Born on December 6
- 846 — Hasan al-Askari, Arabian 11th of the Twelve Imams (died 874)
- 1285 — Ferdinand IV of Castile (died 1312)
- 1421 — Henry VI of England (died 1471)
Died on December 6
- 343 — Saint Nicholas, Greek bishop and saint (born 270)
- 735 — Prince Toneri of Japan (born 676)
- 762 — Muhammad al-Nafs al-Zakiyya, Arab rebel leader (born 710)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for December 6
Quick answers
Who was born on December 6? Katseye (2007), Olivia Onesti (2003), Angelīna Kučvaļska (1998).
Who died on December 6? Maggie Tabberer (2024), Peter Vaughan (2016), Ko Chun-hsiung (2015).
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